| Id | ESLPod_0695_WE_1064 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 695 |
| Episode Title | Being Late for an Event |
| Phrase | to settle for |
| Text | The phrase "to settle for," in this podcast, means to accept something that is not what one really wanted, but is satisfactory: "They asked for 18,000 for their used car. Do you think they'll settle for $16,000?" The phrase "to settle down" means to become calmer and more quiet: "Hey, settle down in there! You guys are making way too much noise, and I need to study!" The phrase "to settle in" means to begin to feel comfortable and content in a new environment: "How long did it take you to settle into your new job?" Finally, the phrase "to settle up" means to pay the money one owes: "While traveling together, they agreed to put all the expenses on one credit card and then settle up at the end of the trip." |
| Topics | Daily Life | Entertainment + Sports |
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